Countryside Elementary School vs East Kentwood Freshman Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
426 students
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades 9–9
742 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | East Kentwood Freshman Campus Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #48 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #3728 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 426 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Byron Center | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 68.6%).
- •East Kentwood Freshman Campus does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.4).
- •East Kentwood Freshman Campus is the larger school with 742 students compared with 426.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Countryside Elementary School better than East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Countryside Elementary School and East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 426. East Kentwood Freshman Campus: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and East Kentwood Freshman Campus rank in Michigan?
Countryside Elementary School is 48th of 1,581 and East Kentwood Freshman Campus is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).